Specifications Compared
| Spec | P100 | RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 160W |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 6-12 GB |
| CUDA Cores | 3,584 | 1,920 |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| FP16 (dense) | 18.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Form Factors | SXM2, PCIe | PCIe |
| Interconnect | NVLink, PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Tensor Cores | Not published | 240 |
| FP32 Performance | 9.3 TFLOPS | 6.5 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 4.7 TFLOPS | Not published |
| Memory Bandwidth | 732 GB/s | 336 GB/s |
Performance Analysis
Dense FP16 performance on the P100 reaches 18.7 TFLOPS against an absent published figure on the RTX 2060 so training workloads that rely on dense FP16 operations gain a clear numerical advantage from the P100 specification. The dense FP32 figure of 9.3 TFLOPS on the P100 exceeds the 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32 figure on the RTX 2060 by a ratio of 9.3 to 6.5. Memory bandwidth of 732 GB/s on the P100 versus 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060 permits larger batch sizes in memory-bound operations because the higher bandwidth number directly supports greater data movement per second. The 16 GB VRAM capacity on the P100 further extends the feasible batch sizes compared with the 6 GB to 12 GB range on the RTX 2060.
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P100
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When to Choose the P100
The P100 suits scientific computing tasks that require the 16 GB HBM2 capacity and the 732 GB/s bandwidth together with dense FP16 performance listed at 18.7 TFLOPS. Workloads that benefit from NVLink interconnect and the higher 9.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating also favor the P100 over the RTX 2060 specification set.
When to Choose the RTX 2060
The RTX 2060 suits inference scenarios that operate within the 6 GB to 12 GB GDDR6 range and rely on the 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating at a 160 W TDP. Applications that prioritize the lower power draw relative to the 250 W TDP of the P100 find the RTX 2060 specification advantageous.
Use Cases
The P100 supplies 18.7 TFLOPS dense FP16 and 16 GB memory that support larger training batches than the RTX 2060 specifications allow.
The RTX 2060 meets inference needs at 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32 within a 160 W TDP when model size fits the 6 GB to 12 GB range.
The P100 732 GB/s bandwidth and 9.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating enable efficient fine-tuning passes compared with the RTX 2060 figures.
The RTX 2060 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32 rating suffices for Stable Diffusion workloads that remain within the 6 GB to 12 GB memory capacity.
The P100 16 GB HBM2 memory and 732 GB/s bandwidth align with the demands of scientific computing codes that exceed RTX 2060 limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the memory difference between the P100 and the RTX 2060?▾
The P100 provides 16 GB of HBM2 memory while the RTX 2060 provides between 6 GB and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. This capacity gap affects the maximum model size that fits without swapping.
How does FP32 performance compare on these GPUs?▾
The P100 lists 9.3 TFLOPS dense FP32 while the RTX 2060 lists 6.5 TFLOPS dense FP32. The ratio favors the P100 for dense FP32 workloads.
Which GPU offers higher memory bandwidth?▾
The P100 reaches 732 GB/s bandwidth compared with 336 GB/s on the RTX 2060. The higher number supports faster data movement during compute intensive steps.
What TDP values are listed for each card?▾
The P100 carries a 250 W TDP and the RTX 2060 carries a 160 W TDP. Power limited deployments therefore align more closely with the RTX 2060 specification.
Does the P100 support NVLink?▾
The P100 supports NVLink interconnect in addition to PCIe 3.0 while the RTX 2060 supports only PCIe 3.0. Multi GPU scaling that requires NVLink therefore depends on the P100.
Which is cheaper to rent, the P100 or the RTX 2060?▾
Cloud rental prices for both the P100 and RTX 2060 vary by provider, configuration, and availability. This page shows live pricing from 25+ providers updated every 60 seconds. Scroll to the Live Cloud Pricing section to compare current rates.
How much VRAM does the P100 have compared to the RTX 2060?▾
The P100 has 16 GB of HBM2 memory. The RTX 2060 has 6 to 12 GB of GDDR6 memory.
Can I find P100 and RTX 2060 GPUs available to rent right now?▾
Yes. This page shows real-time availability across 25+ cloud GPU providers. The Live Cloud Pricing section displays only in-stock offers with current pricing.
What is the main difference between the P100 and the RTX 2060?▾
The P100 uses the Pascal architecture (2016) while the RTX 2060 uses Turing (2019). The P100 has 16 GB of HBM2 at 732 GB/s; the RTX 2060 has 6-12 GB of GDDR6 at 336 GB/s, so the P100 has 2.2x the memory bandwidth of the RTX 2060.
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